Hotels in Magdeburg

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The German city of Magdeburg lies along the banks of the Elbe River roughly 100 miles west-southwest of Berlin. Founded by Charlemagne in the early 9th century, the city played a central role in the history of medieval Europe. Otto I, the first Holy Roman Emperor, lived much of his life in Magdeburg, which today is the capital of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. Visitors to the city can choose from several hotels within walking distance of museums and shops.

Best Western Hotel Geheimer Rat

This family-operated hotel sits along Magdeburg's Goethestrasse, a tree-lined boulevard in the heart of the city. The hotel's central location puts guests within easy reach of several local attractions, including the Cathedral of Magdeburg, the Theater Magdeburg and the Spielbank Magdeburg, a gambling casino. The antiques-filled lobby of the hotel celebrates the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of Germany's greatest literary figures. Hotel facilities and services include a complimentary breakfast buffet, steam room and guest laundry. The on-site La Cocagna Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, offering both regional and international cuisines.

Hotel in der Grunen Zitadelle

Housed in an eye-catching pink structure, this 42-unit hotel has an architectural style that's clearly one of a kind. Interior decor is sleekly contemporary, although the quirky tile work in guest bathrooms defies easy categorization. The hotel's name, which means "hotel in the green citadel," celebrates Magdeburg's reputation as one of the greenest cities in Germany. Accommodations include single and double rooms as well as junior suites. Filled with potted plants and flowers and the relaxing sounds of a fountain, the hotel's interior courtyard is a good place to relax with a book and a cold drink after a long day of sightseeing.

Maritim Hotel Magdeburg

This sprawling 514-unit hotel lies in the heart of Magdeburg, 320 yards from the city's main railway station and within easy walking distance of scores of Magdeburg's most popular shops and businesses. The hotel's soaring 105-foot, glass-enclosed atrium lobby provides a striking welcome for newly arriving guests. Accommodations range in size from the 300-square-foot Classic, Comfort and Superior guest rooms to the 1,830-square-foot Presidential Suite; four units are handicapped accessible. Hotel facilities and services include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, steam bath, solarium, parking garage and discounted access to a nearby golf course. On-site dining options include Sinfonie, which serves an expansive breakfast buffet daily, and Da Capo, open for lunch and dinner and offering regional and international cuisine.

Hotel Ratswaage

This Bauhaus-style hotel lies only a short distance from the bike and jogging trail that runs along the banks of the Elbe. Nearby attractions include Magdeburg's art and cultural history museums, the Monastery of Our Lady, and the Cathedral of St. Catherine and St. Mauritius, also known as Magdeburger Dom. Accommodations at the 174-unit hotel include 95 single rooms, 71 double rooms, one handicapped-accessible room and seven suites. The hotel's leisure area encompasses a large indoor swimming pool, sauna and exercise equipment. The on-site restaurant offers a breakfast buffet each morning and serves lunch and dinner a la carte. An outdoor beer garden is open seasonally.

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